I reckon go for it. As you've already stated numerous times just copying the data across via recovery software isn't an option. it seems this is your only hope..(am I the only one who hears those two words together and immediately thinks star wars?)
According to the first link you posted, if you can list the files then you should be golden. So yeah, I'd say give it a try. Make sure you post up and let us know how it goes.
According to the first link you posted, if you can list the files then you should be golden. So yeah, I'd say give it a try. Make sure you post up and let us know how it goes.